Compression fractures of the back

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Alternate Names : Vertebral compression fractures
Definition ...

Compression fractures of the back are suspected based on the medical history, symptoms, and signs. The diagnosis is confirmed by spine X-rays, particularly from the side view.

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Alternate Names : Vertebral Compression Fracture ...

Compression fractures of the back
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Sometimes the bones are so weak that force may be just gravity, like compression fractures of the back in the elderly.
Fracture descriptions help explain how the breakage appears.

Significant loss of height (See: Compression fractures of the back)
Smoking
Strong family history of osteoporosis
Taking corticosteroid medications (prednisone, methylprednisolone) every day for more than 3 months ...

Causes and Risk Factors of Compression Fractures of the Back
Compression of spinal cord
Compulsive gambling
Compulsive hair pulling
Concussion
Conditions associated with jaundice
Conduct disorder
Condyloma
Condylomata acuminata ...

See also: Fractures, Fracture, Surgery, Arthritis, Injury